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Zamfara Bandits Attack Leaves Health Worker Dead

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7 months ago

April 10, 2026

Zamfara bandits attack Yarkatsinan Laka kills health worker and five others as police neutralise 11 attackers in violent clash

A Community Health Officer and five other persons have been killed in a brutal bandit attack on Yarkatsinan Laka community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, while a primary health centre in the area was also set ablaze.

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Zamfara bandits attack Yarkatsinan Laka reportedly occurred when armed bandits, numbering over 50 motorcycles and carrying sophisticated weapons, invaded the community in large numbers, according to the state police command.

Spokesperson of the Zamfara State Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that police operatives responded swiftly to the invasion.

He explained that a Police Strike Unit engaged the attackers in a gun duel, resulting in the neutralisation of 11 suspected bandits, while several others escaped with gunshot injuries.

During the violent exchange, two police officers and three civilians were also killed, while one officer sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.

Bandits from zamfara attacked Yarkatsinan Laka also left the local health facility destroyed after attackers reportedly set the primary health centre on fire during the raid.

Authorities say normalcy has since been restored in the affected community, as security operations continue to track fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.

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The police command urged residents to support ongoing security efforts by providing credible and timely intelligence to assist in curbing violent crime across the state.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

Published

2 days ago

October 21, 2026

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Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.